Some of the most uninspiring logos can be found in the insurance industry. When I first got into the insurance field as an independent agent I decided to play it safe and not attempt to create a logo. But as my website has become more popular, and I recently published a book, I found myself considering images that reflect me and what I represent. The result is probably a logo-failure by professional standards, but one I really enjoy looking at. It is a stylized concrete arch bridge over a body of water.

I am the first to admit that when it comes to designing my website I’m walking through a dark room with a blind fold over my eyes. Because I have gotten various critiques, both positive and negative, from professional website designers and visitors, I decided I would do a little crowd sourcing with designing my […]

There have been few changes to the standard benefit design between 2014 and 2015 health plans offered through Covered California. A comparison of the metal levels offered in 2014 to the standard benefit design announced by Covered California for 2015 individual and family plans reveals modest changes to copayment amounts for prescription drugs, maximum out-of-pocket […]

The food bowl lamps are easy to miss as they blend in very nicely and would only arouse comment from a true interior design aficionado wanting to know the provenance of such unique lamps. Charmian incorporated many items collected on a trip that she and Jack took to the South Seas islands (Polynesia) according to a museum docent. The large wooden bowls and carved sailing vessels used to serve traditional Polynesian island foods had been fitted with a hanging system and were connected to a central hub on the ceiling.

It must have been quite visually stunning when it was built incorporating lots of windows, dramatic roof line, fireplace and paneled wall.The Garden and Arts Center is a real treat for anyone who enjoys mid century modern architecture and should be seen if you are traveling through Sacramento.

Only cute women, with cute businesses can have cute cards. We are talking about those cute cards that are witty, funny and truly represent witty and funny businesses such as cup cakes, smurf collectibles and passion parties. If you are a gay man and you sell something soft or whimsical, sorry, you are still a guy and you have to have a ‘straight’ forward business card.